7th February 2026

Early morning fog slowly lifted leaving a mostly overcast day in a light to moderate southerly. Feeling less cold than recently with a maximum temperature of 8°C.

A flock of White-fronted Geese was heard flying over South Landing in the murk early morning with further 34 over at midday and two Barnacle Geese also passed over the Outer Head. A Short-eared Owl quartered fields on the northern side of the Head and three Woodcock were also seen. Three Gadwall were at Thornwick Pools.

The Great White Egret was still in residence at Buckton Pond while 10 Teal and 40 Fieldfare were further up Hoddy Cows Lane and 30 Redwings were also in the area.

Short-eared Owl, Bempton Cliffs (Alan Coe)